Is it unpleasant? How bad compared to the dentist?
2007-07-08 09:17:04 · 6 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'd say a CT Scan is about 10 times easier than a dental cleaning. Depending on what they are looking for chances are it will take you more time to find where you need to go than for the actual test.
Like others have said it is just a specialised xray. No pain involved. The only small thing is if they use contrast it would involve an injection or drinking some funky tasting liquid so they can see things better. But trust me that is no biggy either.
I've had a head CT Scan (no contrast), and a few kidney CT Scans (with and without contrast). Really no big deal - and I am one of those who believe in telling the full truth. If it was going hurt - I'd let you know.
2007-07-08 09:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by lifeslikethat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is nothing like the dentist. Depending on the age of the scanner it can be a bit noisy but mostly you have to lie very still... and that is it. No pain, no weird sensations no probes, needles or anything. I have a dentist phobia and I had no problems whatsoever with a CT scan.
WAY easier than the dentist!
2007-07-08 09:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A CT scan is like a 3D xray. You lie down with your head inside this large ring. The ring turns around as it takes xrays. You have to hold still (hold your breath even!) while it's taking the xrays.
The machine is big and might look a little scary. But it's just xrays, you can't feel them!
2007-07-08 09:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They probably did cellular imaging..it is what the well being facility the place i paintings might've probably performed. whilst they have been dressing ur head and stuff did they roll in a great white device and element it at your head? because of the fact they do no longer unavoidably go with an entire ct test to rule out hemorrhagia.
2016-10-20 07:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lot easier than a dentist! You just lie there and the machine does the work. Open the door to your dryer and stick it in, and press the button so the drum turns. That is what it is like, though no heat. Nothing to be afraid of, you just lay there and be still.
2007-07-08 11:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a CT is no worse than an exray, relax.
2007-07-08 09:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋